*URGENT* VS V8 coughin fartin splutterin, occasionally stallin *URGENT*

[holden_1]

Hey i need help URGENTLY, i just bought a Vs V8 commodore and i today on the 3rd day i owned it it started to cough and fart and feel like something was gonna snap when i floor it.a couple of times it even stalled. and on one occasion it wouldnt start for 5 mins. up until today it was going awesomly. the only thing i have done is put a 70mm throttle body on which i have now taken off thinkin it was that. and degreesed and washed the engine. can someone please help me.

cheers
Sam

[seq4x4]

I had a similar problem with my ecotec. Turned out i cracked a spark plug and the spark was running up the leads to the dizzy. Dont know if its your problem but doesnt hurt to have a looky. And if it is in fact that problem, replace all plugs and leads.

[vr5lchick]

same sort of prob on my vs changed the hole coils thingy and the bottom plate problem solved!! check leads and plugs first tho!!

[holden_1]

where is the coil pack on the V8 the laeds go to the back of the motor bbut from there i cant see it and i hope thats all the problem is im pissed that after owning it for 3 days this has happened thatnk guys.

[bandit10]

coil bet you will find the coil is cracked and water has got in it when you washed the motor, is the coil still on the back of the blck? or has it been moved to the fire wall?

[vr5lchick]

have u contacted the prevous owners? this could have happened to them but they just didnt tell u ?
i would be pissed too!!
ive always thought what would i do if a car i just brought stuffed up a few days later well..... take it back and say wtf is the go man lol
good luck hope its an easy fix like mine was

[bandit10]

if you cant see it, its still n the back of the block, when you replace it extend the wries and re-position it to the firewall, makes life a lot easier getting to it.

[holden_1]

on the back of the block hey. awesome thanks for that i will have a look tomorrow cheers again guys and nah i havent got a hold of him yet he is outta contact at the moment and i dont really wanna take my car there in its condition.

[holden_1]

do you think it could be anything else i mean majorly or would that be it?

Cheers

[seq4x4]

Could be that useless wing on the boot? Nah but check all that first, best way to find a problem is process of elimination.

[holden_1]

haha ease up turbo. i didnt put that kit on it i bought it like that. but im actually growin to like it. the front end is awesome though. and kool will have a look tomorrow. does the crack have to be big or can it be virtually un seeable to cause issues?

[seq4x4]

I was only having a joke, its all about personal preference Well on my plugs i have so black stuff on my crack. Also in the night i could see the spark travel up from the leads. A way iv checked my coils where to leave the car running and put a screw driver on the bolts that hold each pack down and if i could hear ticking/taping (which ever way to describe it) and that would be the stuffed one. Im not sure if this all applies to the V8, but this is how i did on my ecotec.

[holden_1]

ah ok cheersfirst 5L i've owned i've had gen3's before but there different again. hey is there only 1 coil pack on these unlike the 3 on the V6

[seq4x4]

No idea mate, might have to wait for someone that knows their 8s to help. Sorry.

[holden_1]

kool cheers mate will take all info in consideration and try it out.

[bandit10]

the 5.0 only has 1 coil, which is bolted to the back of the block to the right of the distributor as you stand in front of the car.

A real pain in the arse to get to!! if you change it, extend the wires and relocate it to the firewall.

[BlackVXGTS]

Sounds like you have water in the connections somewhere. Did you wash the engine with a pressure sprayer or just use a garden hose? The only problem I had after washing my engine was from using a pressure sprayer. As well as the ignition coil, you may have water in the ignition module connector or inside the distributor cap.

[holden_1]

yea i did was it with a high pressure. it is runnin sweet as now though thanx for all your help guys.